I had an eating disorder that progressively got worse over the years. One year, it got so bad, I was eating less than 80 calories daily for months and lost about 25 pounds in just 2 months.

I was severely depressed and constantly anxious. I was always angry and full of hatred for myself and others. I also felt so lonely despite being surrounded by compassionate family members.

I constantly longed for things to change, but I felt bound and did not believe change was possible. Even worse, I had gotten into addiction, constant lying, self-harm, and more. My life was spiraling out of control and becoming a darker and darker place every day. My family was not aware of my struggles.

After years of constant and exhausting efforts to hide my situation from the people who loved me most, I eventually opened up. After getting a therapist, I also began reading Joseph Prince’s book Eat Your Way to Life and Health.

As I read, I learned about the accessible healing we have through the Holy Communion. Soon, I began partaking of the Communion in the quiet morning hours. At first, eating the bread or drinking the juice was hard because my mindset was completely based on the fear of food. However, I knew I should focus more on what Jesus did for me to be healed. I believed that if Jesus died on the cross for me to be set free, I might as well partake of that blessing.

I began to recover in just months despite struggling with eating my entire life. My mindset shifted from fear to freedom. Not only did I receive healing from anorexia, but I was also delivered from all depression, addiction, self-harm, self-hatred, shame, stress, and anxiety I had experienced endlessly before.

Now I am the most joyful and free I have ever been! I can eat freely and listen to my body when it is hungry. Each day, I am thankful for my healing. Having a renewed mindset has opened my eyes to the freedom, healing, redemption, and wholeness we can experience because of what Jesus did on the cross for all of us.

I continue to partake of Holy Communion almost daily and have witnessed God’s blessings in every aspect of my life. Praise God!